}}{{tnr}}'''Michael Webert''' is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]], representing District 18. He was first elected in [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011|2011]].

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}}{{tnr}}'''Michael J. Webert''' is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]], representing District 18. He was first elected to the chamber in [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011|2011]].

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Webert is the owner of Black Locust Livestock Marketing & Consulting. He is also the general manager of Locust Hill Farm. He earned his Bachelor's from George Mason University.

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==Biography==

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Webert is the owner of Black Locust Livestock Marketing & Consulting. He is also the general manager of Locust Hill Farm. He earned his bachelor's from George Mason University.

* [[Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee, Virginia House|Militia, Police and Public Safety]]

* [[Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee, Virginia House|Militia, Police and Public Safety]]

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==Issues==

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===Campaign themes===

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====2011====

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Webert's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

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*'''Empower small business

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Excerpt: "Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of our economy -- they create the jobs that improve our standards of living and expand opportunities to all residents. Michael Webert's goal is to help make Virginia the most small business friendly state in the nation -- including favorable incentives, tax breaks, and assistance."

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*'''Preserve our heritage and rural character

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Excerpt: "Michael Webert is committed to preserving Virginia's heritage for future generations, and embracing progress in ways that preserve the very best in our district -- that includes rural landscapes and historic small towns. Michael Webert believes that celebrating Virginia's magnificent history is very much a part of a better future."

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*'''Lower taxes and less regulations

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Excerpt: "Like Presidents Reagan and Kennedy, Michael Webert believes that we can strengthen our economy by reducing the role of bureaucracy and empowering citizens. Michael Webert believes that reducing tax burdens and eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic regulations is a critical and swift means of improving our economy, creating jobs, and restoring the "rising tide" that improves the prosperity of all citizens."

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*'''Support and promote agriculture and agribusiness

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Excerpt: "As a regionally acclaimed and award winning leader in farm and ranch management, Michael Webert genuinely understands the challenges faced by our farmers and ranchers, and the means by which government can address these challenges. Michael Webert is uniquely qualified and entirely committed to strengthening agriculture and agribusiness in the 18th District."

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*'''Improved accountability and transparency in government

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Excerpt: "Michael Webert's goal is to help make the government of Virginia the most transparent and accountable in the nation. The result of transparency in government is always the more efficient allocation of tax dollars and improved services to citizens."

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*'''Defend our 2nd amendment rights

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Excerpt: "Michael Webert is entirely committed to preserving and protecting our constitutional rights and opposing the initiatives of those who would replace individual freedoms with government regulations. This includes our very important 2nd Amendment rights that empower each of us to defend our homes and families, and in so doing deter crimes and improve safety."

==Elections==

==Elections==

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===2013===

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:: ''See also: [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2013]]''

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Webert won re-election in the [[State legislative elections, 2013|2013 election]] for [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2013|Virginia House of Delegates]] District 18. Webert ran unopposed in the June 11th Republican Primary. He defeated [[Colin Harris]] (D) in the general election on November 5, 2013.<ref>[http://electionresults.virginia.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=HOD&map=CTY ''Virginia Board of Elections,'' “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013]</ref>

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{{Election box 2013

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|Chamber= Virginia House of Delegates, District 18 General Election

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|party1= Republican

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|party2= Democratic

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|party3= Other

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|winner1 = Michael Webert

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|Inc1=Y

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|votes1 = 15549

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|candidate2 = Colin Harris

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|candidate3= Write-in

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|votes2 = 8979

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|votes3= 50

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===2011===

===2011===

:: ''See also: [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011]]''

:: ''See also: [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011]]''

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{{Primary election box

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|Chamber= Virginia House of Delegates Republican Primary

|Chamber= Virginia House of Delegates Republican Primary

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==Issues==

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===Campaign themes===

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*'''Empower small business

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Excerpt: "Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of our economy -- they create the jobs that improve our standards of living and expand opportunities to all residents. Michael Webert's goal is to help make Virginia the most small business friendly state in the nation -- including favorable incentives, tax breaks, and assistance."

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*'''Preserve our heritage and rural character

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Excerpt: "Michael Webert is committed to preserving Virginia's heritage for future generations, and embracing progress in ways that preserve the very best in our district -- that includes rural landscapes and historic small towns. Michael Webert believes that celebrating Virginia's magnificent history is very much a part of a better future."

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*'''Lower taxes and less regulations

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Excerpt: "Like Presidents Reagan and Kennedy, Michael Webert believes that we can strengthen our economy by reducing the role of bureaucracy and empowering citizens. Michael Webert believes that reducing tax burdens and eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic regulations is a critical and swift means of improving our economy, creating jobs, and restoring the "rising tide" that improves the prosperity of all citizens."

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*'''Support and promote agriculture and agribusiness

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==Endorsements==

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Excerpt: "As a regionally acclaimed and award winning leader in farm and ranch management, Michael Webert genuinely understands the challenges faced by our farmers and ranchers, and the means by which government can address these challenges. Michael Webert is uniquely qualified and entirely committed to strengthening agriculture and agribusiness in the 18th District."

Excerpt: "Michael Webert's goal is to help make the government of Virginia the most transparent and accountable in the nation. The result of transparency in government is always the more efficient allocation of tax dollars and improved services to citizens."

Excerpt: "Michael Webert is entirely committed to preserving and protecting our constitutional rights and opposing the initiatives of those who would replace individual freedoms with government regulations. This includes our very important 2nd Amendment rights that empower each of us to defend our homes and families, and in so doing deter crimes and improve safety."

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==Personal==

==Personal==

Webert has a wife, Rebecca.

Webert has a wife, Rebecca.

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Committee assignments

2012-2013

Issues

Campaign themes

2011

Webert's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Empower small business

Excerpt: "Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of our economy -- they create the jobs that improve our standards of living and expand opportunities to all residents. Michael Webert's goal is to help make Virginia the most small business friendly state in the nation -- including favorable incentives, tax breaks, and assistance."

Preserve our heritage and rural character

Excerpt: "Michael Webert is committed to preserving Virginia's heritage for future generations, and embracing progress in ways that preserve the very best in our district -- that includes rural landscapes and historic small towns. Michael Webert believes that celebrating Virginia's magnificent history is very much a part of a better future."

Lower taxes and less regulations

Excerpt: "Like Presidents Reagan and Kennedy, Michael Webert believes that we can strengthen our economy by reducing the role of bureaucracy and empowering citizens. Michael Webert believes that reducing tax burdens and eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic regulations is a critical and swift means of improving our economy, creating jobs, and restoring the "rising tide" that improves the prosperity of all citizens."

Support and promote agriculture and agribusiness

Excerpt: "As a regionally acclaimed and award winning leader in farm and ranch management, Michael Webert genuinely understands the challenges faced by our farmers and ranchers, and the means by which government can address these challenges. Michael Webert is uniquely qualified and entirely committed to strengthening agriculture and agribusiness in the 18th District."

Improved accountability and transparency in government

Excerpt: "Michael Webert's goal is to help make the government of Virginia the most transparent and accountable in the nation. The result of transparency in government is always the more efficient allocation of tax dollars and improved services to citizens."

Defend our 2nd amendment rights

Excerpt: "Michael Webert is entirely committed to preserving and protecting our constitutional rights and opposing the initiatives of those who would replace individual freedoms with government regulations. This includes our very important 2nd Amendment rights that empower each of us to defend our homes and families, and in so doing deter crimes and improve safety."